"I can't believe you actually talked to Rei!" Usagi yelled at Hotaru the next day at her house. All the scouts sat around the tea table in the living room, sipping their tea and eating cookies.

"Why shouldn't I? You all treat Rei like crap. She's been through a lot! She's living with the fact that her grandfather died and she didn't know, the fact it was her fault Mako's lover was killed," she looked at Makoto who looked up with hurt eyes, "and she's very upset to know you all hate her!"

Chibiusa closed her eyes. "I'm going with Hotaru today when she goes to see Rei. I want to see her again."

"No, I forbid it!" Usagi yelled.

"Mom! It's not fair! Why shouldn't I see Rei? Just because you don't want to see her?" Chibiusa yelled.

"Usagi, that's not right," Ami said.

Usagi looked over at her. "You too, Ami? What the hell did you all plan?"

"Nothing, Usagi," Minako said from her spot. "Let them go and see Rei. Before this all happened, they loved Rei and looking forward to seeing her. She's like their big sister. You just can't take that away from them because of any arguement."

"Thank you, Mina-chan!" Hotaru said, clapping her hands. "We love Rei!"

Usagi closed her eyes. "Go. Maybe you can drag her butt back where she belongs."

"She's already where she belongs," Chibiusa said. But before Usagi could get up and slap her, the two girls were gone.

Rei walked over to the door when she heard the knocking. "You can taste the cookies now, Jaedite!" she called from behind her shoulder and opened the door. "Chibiusa?!" Rei yelled and wiped her hands on her apron.

"Rei!" Chibiusa wrapped her arms around Rei's waist and hugged her tight. "Long time no see, Rei-chan!"

"It's so great to see you! You sure have grown!" Rei said, with sparkles in her eyes.

Chibiusa smiled widely. "Thank you!" Then she wondered strongly why the girls still hated Rei.

"Well come on in, girls! I just made cookies!" Rei said with a smile and walked the girls inside.

"I'm glad I came with you," Chibiusa whispered to Hotaru.

"Told you!" Hotaru said back.

Rei led the girls into the kitchen were Jaedite was, just setting the tray of cookies down. "Jaedite, I want you to meet Chibiusa and Hotaru."

Jaedite smiled, and both girls' eyes sparkled. "Hello, Chibiusa. Hello, Hotaru. Long time no see."

Chibiusa and Hotaru rushed up to Jaedite and hugged him tightly. "Hi Jed!" Rei could see Hotaru wink at her.

"Would you girls like some cookies? We made chocolate chip," Jaedite said, pointing to the tray of cookies on the table.

"Oh, do I ever!" Hotaru and Chibiusa said in unison.

At the table, the girls took turns biting into cookies and drinking their milk. Even though they were both young teenagers, their playfulness still lingered in their hearts. "These are great!" Chibiusa said, crumbs flying from her mouth. "Usagi is sure missing a great batch!"

Jaedite put his napkin on the table. "And what brings you girls here?"

Hotaru wiped her mouth with her napkin. "Well, we wanted to bring Rei back to the team. Usagi kinda begged us," Hotaru said with a smile.

Rei didn't say a thing, just drank some more milk. "Yeah, and we want you back anyway, Rei!" Chibiusa said, "and so does Minako and Ami.."

Jaedite looked at Rei. "I'm sure she could go back for today and come home tonight, right Rei?"

Hotaru and Chibiusa giggled.

"I..." Rei looked down at her lap. "I guess... it won't hurt... if I just say hello.."

"YAY!" Hotaru said, jumping out of her chair. "Well, let's go!" Hotaru said, grabbing her hand. Chibiusa grabbed Jaedite's hand and managed to get the both of them out of the house.

"Look who we brought back!" Hotaru sang as she busted through the door of Usagi's house. The girls all looked up when they saw Rei and Jaedite standing in the doorway.

Jaedite was leaning against the wall with his arms holded; Rei stood tall as she cupped Chibiusa's hand. "Told ya she would come back!" Chibiusa said.

Ami stood up. "Hello Jaedite, it's lovely to see you again. Hi, Rei."

Jaedite waved to Ami once he felt it was safe, and Rei smiled back. "It's been a while, Ami."

Minako got out of her chair too. She first stared at Rei and then Jaedite, then finally smiled. "Hello."

Just then, Makoto walked into the room with a tray of cookies. She stopped instantly at the sight of them. "What the hell are they doing here?!"

"We brought them here, Makoto," Hotaru said proudly. "We have to solve this stupid arguement that you so proudly keep going."

Makoto sighed and sat down next to Usagi, who didn't even look up.

It was quiet for a while; everyone just stood staring at each other until Jaedite walked across the room. He stood in front of Makoto. "Mako-chan, I'm sorry to hear about Kunzite's death."

She shook her head. "That's alright..." Everyone stared at Jaedite, even Makoto who just realized what he said. "You knew Kunzite?!"

"Knew him? He was... my friend."

Rei stared at him when he came back to his position. Usagi leaned up in the chair. "I think... it's solved..."

Sorry that chapter was such a quickie. ;; I just wanted to put something out so I can get something else done. It took up my morning, so you better have enjoyed it...